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Taste:
Gorgeous aromas of fresh pure strawberries, raspberries, provincial herbs,
wildflowers, juicy cherries, watermelon and mixed spices. The wine is bright
and lush, at the same time finishing clean and crisp. Full of flavor and
pleasure, the 2008 Rosé is a perfect wine with all types of food and will drink
wonderfully over the next year.
Wine:
The 2008 A to Z Rose comes from Sangiovese grapes grown in Southern Oregon's Del Rio Vineyard located 36 miles north of the California border. The block is on a Southwest facing slope composed of large oval river rocks. Daytime temperatures in the summer can reach 100 degrees, while the nights always fall back to the 40s, perfect condition for bolder reds. Harvested just shy of peak ripeness to retain bright acidity and aromas as well as flavors of fresh red fruits, the grapes were destemmed, crushed and left to cold soak for two days. We pressed the grapes, settled the juice overnight and then racked to stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation was blocked to retain brightness and juiciness. 2,236 750 ml bottle cases were made. Bottled in February 2009.
Vintage:
Unlike the growing season in Oregon's Willamette Valley, budbreak and bloom started on time in Southern Oregon. The cool, wet spring weather to the north didn't slow down the fruit growing in the Rogue Valley. Harvest was right on schedule and overall the area had a terrific vintage, although it did get nipped a bit early with frost. We were blessed with weeks of beautiful weather and great fruit.
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